ATEN VE66DTH User Manual

6 x 6 Dante Audio Interface with HDMI

VE66DTH User Manual

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VE66DTH User Manual

EMC Information

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedinacommercialenvironment.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which casetheuser will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Warning: Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Achtung: Der Gebrauch dieses Geräts in Wohnumgebung kann Funkstörungen verursachen.

KCC Statement

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

© Copyright 2021 ATEN® International Co., Ltd.

Released: 2021-01-29

ATEN andtheATEN logo areregisteredtrademarksof ATENInternationalCo.,Ltd.Allrights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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User Information

Online Registration

Be sure to register your product at our online support center:

International http://eservice.aten.com

Telephone Support

For telephone support, call this number:

International	886-2-8692-6959
China	86-400-810-0-810
Japan	81-3-5615-5811
Korea	82-2-467-6789
North America	1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988
	1-949-428-1111

User Notice

All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer's software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not the manufacturer, its distributor, or its dealer), assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

The manufacturer of this system is not responsible for any radio and/or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage incurred in the operation of this system if the correct operational voltage setting was not selected prior to operation. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE SETTING IS CORRECT BEFORE USE.

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Package Contents

1 VE66DTH 6 x 6 Dante Audio Interface with HDMI

6 5-Pole Terminal Blocks

4 Foot Pads

1 Mounting Kit

1 Power Adapter

1 User Instructions

Note: 1. Check to make sure that all the components are present and that nothing got damaged in shipping. If you encounter a problem, contact your dealer.

2.Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit, and/or any of the devices connected to it.

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Table of Contents

EMC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii RoHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Online Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii User Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

1. Introduction

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

VE66DTH Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

System Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

VE66DTH Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Hardware Setup

Rack Mounting the VE66DTH Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the VE66DTH Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting Balanced Inputs Source and Output Device . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting Unbalanced Input Source and Output Device . . . . . . . . . 10

3. Operation

Operating the VE66DTH over an IP LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Starting the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dante Firmware Update Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Firmware Upgrade Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Web GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Looking Up the Login IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Uploading SSL Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Converting Analog Signal into Dante™ Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Dante Interface Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Appendix

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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About this Manual

This user manual is provided to help you get the most from the VE66DTH unit. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.

Chapter 1, Introduction introduces you to the 6 x 6 Dante Audio Interface with HDMI. Its purpose, features, installation considerations, and panel components are presented and described.

Chapter 2, Hardware Setup describes the steps that are necessary to quickly and safely set up your installation.

Chapter 3, Operation explains the firmware upgrade utility, web GUI, and additional applications.

An Appendix provides a list of safety instructions and precautions, contact information for ATEN technical support, product specifications, and other technical information.

Note:

Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected devices.

ATEN regularly updates its product documentation for new features and fixes. For an up-to-date VE66DTH documentation, visit http://www.aten.com/global/en/

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Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Monospaced	Indicates text that you should key in.
[ ]	Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to
	press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear
	together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them:
	[Ctrl+Alt].

1.Numbered lists represent procedures with sequential steps.

♦Bullet lists provide information, but do not involve sequential steps.

→Indicates selecting the option (on a menu or dialog box, for example), that comes next. For example, Start → Run means to open the Start menu, and then select Run.

Indicates critical information.

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Product Information

For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:

International	http://www.aten.com
North America	http://www.aten-usa.com

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

ATEN VE66DTH is a Dante-enabled six−input/six−output Audio Interface with HDMI. Using Dante™ – the most popular audio networking solution created by Audinate, the VE66DTH is capable of delivering uncompressed, close-to-zero latency digital audio signals across your standard IP network. The VE66DTH transmits and receives up to 6-channel of audio inputs and outputs via a Dante network— the audio inputs can support not only the line input but also the dynamic and condenser microphones at the same time. Additionally, the device canalsoprovidecondenser microphoneswith48VPhantompowersupply.With its built-in PoE (Power over Ethernet), the VE66DTH can be powered by a compatible PSE device through Ethernet cable. Moreover, the VE66DTH provides flexible audio capability with audio de-embedding and embedding. It can de-embed HDMI stereo audio signals to the Dante networking system and embed Dante audio signals into the HDMI output.

The VE66DTH is tailor-made to a wide range of environments, such as conference centers, concert halls, entertainment facilities or wherever that requires implantation of Dante-based professional audio devices for extended andflexiblenetworked AVapplications.Users oftheVE66DTH canbenefit from improved system performance, reduction in cabling and more to installations of all sizes.

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Features

Features Dante™ networked audio interface – a complete audio networking solution that distributes uncompressed, multi-channel audio transmission via standard Ethernet networks, with near-zero latency and perfect synchronization

Integrates up to 6-channel balanced mono audio Line/Mic input signals onto a Dante-enabled audio system and supports both dynamic and condenser microphones

Provides 48V Phantom power supply to condenser microphones

AES67 support

Easy to use and set up – User can use “Dante Controller” for the simple setup

Delivers up to 6-channel balanced mono audio Line outputs from the Dante network to the audio system

Supports HDMI input with HDCP 2.2 compliant— the HDMI input can deembed HDMI stereo audio to the Dante network

Supports HDMI local output—the VE66DTH can embed the Dante audio into HDMI output

Supports PoE – power can be supplied by a compatible PSE device through Ethernet cable

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Planning the Installation

Requirements

Prepare the following before installing the VE66DTH unit:

1 HDMI source device

1 HDMI display

1 to 6 Audio source

1 Audio mixer amplifier & speaker

1 Cat 5e/6/6a, ATEN 2L-2801 Cat 5e, or ATEN 2L-2910 Cat 6 cable

Considerations

 The maximum transmission distance varies at different parts of the transmission:

Connection	Interface	Distance
HDMI source to the VE66DTH	HDMI	3 m
VE66DTH to the HDMI display	HDMI	3 m

 Audio

 Phantom power is used with condenser microphones. Dynamic microphones and line input do not require power.

 To avoid damaging your unbalanced dynamic microphones and line input, do not turn on the phantom power on your VE66DTH. Verify whether your condenser microphones will safely operate at +48V DC.

 Make sure the +48V phantom power is off when you connect a line level source.

 Make sure the condenser microphones are connected before turning on the phantom power on your VE66DTH.

Phantom Power

Off

On

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